- Enrollment
- 658
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabeth City, NC
Sheep-Harney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sheep-Harney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370354001459
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheep-Harney Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Elizabeth City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheep-Harney Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheep-Harney Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Elizabeth City, NC.
School address
NCES ID 370354001459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sheep-Harney Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370354001459 · Elizabeth City, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 15.2:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeastern High (658 students)
Sheep-Harney Elementary held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Sheep-Harney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeastern H
Northeastern High
658 students
- Pasquotank Cou
Pasquotank County High
653 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary
484 students
- Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City Middle
484 students
- This school
Sheep-Harney Elementary
441 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elementary
419 students
What this shows Sheep-Harney Elementary reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheep-Harney Elementary compares
Sheep-Harney Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,931
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.2%
White 25.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Sheep-Harney Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools reports $13,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheep-Harney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasquotank County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elizabeth City Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheep-Harney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 484
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Elizabeth City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheep-Harney Elementary
How many students attend Sheep-Harney Elementary?
Sheep-Harney Elementary has 441 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabeth City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheep-Harney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheep-Harney Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheep-Harney Elementary?
99.2% of students at Sheep-Harney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheep-Harney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sheep-Harney Elementary is African American at 44.2% of enrollment, in Elizabeth City, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheep-Harney Elementary?
Sheep-Harney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sheep-Harney Elementary rank among schools in Elizabeth City?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheep-Harney Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Elizabeth City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabeth City on the city page.
What other schools are in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools?
Besides Sheep-Harney Elementary, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools also operates Northeastern High (658 students), Pasquotank County High (653 students), and Central Elementary (484 students). See the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district page for the complete list.